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R516 XPU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,132 mi
Last recorded93,132 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 XPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 May 2018 93,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,006 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,352 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,696 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,491 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,450 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,899 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,352 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,317 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f worn close to limits and n/s/r cut on outside wall

Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,576 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 35,875 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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R516 XPU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 80,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R516 XPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R516 XPU?

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What year was R516 XPU registered?

R516 XPU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R516 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 XPU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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